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Telegram-herald., 1887-12-18

The "Grand Comic Opera" Doctor Of
Alcantara' was given at Powers Opera
House many years ago, "for the benefit of
st. Marks Home and Hospital with the
following ladies and gentlemen in the cast:
Mrs Emma Carpenter. Mrs. Chss. Maclaren.
Mrs. Robert Merrill. Henry Levi. George +.
Psntlind. Horace Tompkins Jas. ID. Lacey,
r. w. Merrill and Dennis Rogers. In the
chorus were the Misses Webb, Neshr, Lock
wood, Natbe VS., Damn. Philips and Ham
iIton. Also the Messrs. Muylle. Roys,
Fisher, Lexington, Manner Hinsdill, Gil
more, y Brien. The accompanies were
Mrs. T. b. Church and Mr.. J. Edward
Earle.
Telegram-herald., 1887-12-18

And the old Cricket Club" comes next
to memory with Its mastery rendition of
"Fanchon" and the Pearl of Savoy" and
believe | have a programme of the latter.
Yes; here it Is, and this is the cast:
Telegram-herald., 1887-12-18

gsoS' MA GOLD EAR-RIHG AT THE UNION
j 6epof. o~neF ga n have ssme BY calling Dn
aepaE y csn az, ID Cow l.. sna Paslag fer th.s
Telegram-herald., 1887-12-18

Wm. A. Hutchinson, Manager of the
Manufacturers War Sale at 43 Pearl-st.,
feels very much elated over the success of
his business in the Valley City and received
large envoice of fine goods yesterday.
There is no discount on what he sells. The
prices are placed bottom on the start. and
We challenge anyone to buy the same
goods at any ways near the prices he offers.
The goods are of but the best quality and If
any one desires good goods cheap, the place
to buy them is at 43 Pearl-st
Telegram-herald., 1887-12-18

The Frog Opera vas given somewhere
a. some more recent date. zader tie direc-
ton Of W. : Ds5oii for the bsasdt Of the
Helping Hand Society. Among those
taking part we're " 5. Daboll. Ivsa
Morawski. O. T. williams frank Davis, r.
Blou1t, q p. Herrick. J. 5. EaansY. Mrs
g ". kins, Mss Eta Nsahr. Ars r. ".
Merrill. Mss Dolly Eliin rood. am Asssrs
Rannsy. Christopher, stuart and Lane.
Telegram-herald., 1887-12-18

The Stage Struck Club appeared at
Powers Opera House Jan. 2i, &c. IN
Tobin's six-act comedy, the "HOnsymoon, -
the cast including The then vel known
society people: Arthur Levi. Jas. D. Lacey.
Ed. Adams. Stephen Ballard, A. B. Porter,
Mslcoim Moore. "Ei.r Cnamorisu. Frank
Bali. Viii Rogers snd Mrs. Arthur Levi.
Mrs. frank Foster, MTs. Jss. u. Lscsy Mrs.
: :. Bali Uss general manager. and George
PsBtG1d stage manager. Among the
Breakers" va afterwards produced oT the
same company.
Telegram-herald., 1887-12-18

IRE -CSnSe-sIls Ci1b's~ rsrisus srtsr-
tsinueats. The Butssr6y Bal ard tas
Childrsns' Csraivsi. ssvs al besn , sesins
f>.tar~ e6 he 60 Ansas2 <xxDi
Telegram-herald., 1887-12-18

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ts&ie tssa hss l@sseo $50 tSs seH ed
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nii sfadf tar i.ts property, L&ii al G1afe>s,
tn*rfn hcl.s isfiN slt,@aa te- Nirb ass
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Telegram-herald., 1887-12-18

The "Th2lis Club appeared in A Pretty
Piscs Of Business snd The Loan u =
Lover August 10. fsS3. Those ia she cast
we're. Frank Pntnsm. Gay Hoiiistsr VIII
lard Brizkaus. r. Charley Bsne5ict Fred
Bail. s1d tie Misses Sslis GrA1eiis. Josie
Hsvrasn snt Hste1 Holtister. Masic by
Ms q H9ys's orchestra.
Telegram-herald., 1887-12-18

A YONG 6KNTLfAAS. sTRANGEg n
= cay, sella lac IL hear a. . Sossng iscy Nl.s
- .sl.Q give iss igssons IN Nsitzi8g eousc psy
sci IA same AQ1ress h, bek 4 the o1ics
as
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l "a ercef . ''N1.d sSpe Writer thai Vii
q a. sse1 work . sla's a. machine. Cal 81
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Telegram-herald., 1887-12-18

Special sale of Trimmed Hats and Bon
nets, q large assortment to select from at
Adams a. Co.. 80 MCnroe-st
Telegram-herald., 1887-12-18

TOR 2 RfxT TIE Tf7RFF vToRY AID fAsf-
xert brick hli dig ffr5fsi. norDer L<sfl's eBa
fsmraHe4 suoun fhe old Michigan tfJn
W0rks frlil 1fnr q fsr Jsnaary Power eesii4
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Telegram-herald., 1887-12-18
For Renf--Hoases.


TO REST-A NV HotsE WITH SIX ROoHf.
! and closets aud pAntry. sitUs ed % iee seu
Of Chf ny Il on ca side Of gsmcs-s. Of 81 per
mon b 20 srsii fsu fly fi.ffsire st aiD sheirs
81 OF Of r. O Nooseis Widdicoub Busldinz SO
I,oR RENT-k vFRY DESIRABLE LOCATION.
i psrt ~ lopSe 80 @ :. rms near cor.
Nm o. s. Diris or-yis 10 desirable lsrties, icst
s- o. uer meath. sts
MOB RfNT-A f.AI.fsf. y NtLG .sl1IA1fsD
bolre cn Fofr n-ave m ,iersfe rsBa OF f0f
sse 81 q bargain. Apply TO }. BoiccEnb. -
Iy0ne& 30
I,OE RENT JAS. --HOJSF fEtRf XIV.
esxrt p - frsifes hni =. ciosris aDf bsih
room cod celsf 81 modern improvement.
l13 80 NeIBoa-st. inquire on premises 81
NOR RFTT - NoDERS FURNISH ~ not D
II On South Division 81. antique oek inrptvrs-
frIssels care ard al ready - e 70 nGsi-t-
teeTfug Enquire over - :. Division 81
IroR RFxT-DFsfRABfR Room Fof TWO
4 gentlemen. wtb toad At - Bosfwsek 81. szstf
WILL RENT TO RlGHT PARTY. a SMALL
W wen-fnr fshsd house eopd 70 etian. -
ninutes wax frou Port once. rert reteonsiie.
sddres ". hoT 8 this Office eift
INDg kf~T = TfNENENT pF fFFES
L rooms IN the new felstiBe Block. cor of
Cour and Alec Nreefs wf 81 c~Hv efIit r,res
/, e ssfing ne pstent tl1iDe hestiuE ETate AS
or ~ rr.r Trenls M ~ ~tfElelH-sf - r.sr3ld
hr,ssss frgaa a.-s faiion - Intufe 20 "
Psrs-d s. tiiei a.. ro- of Nj *erooD-st = 2
IroR KFNT-A HOUSE. NEtEE.Y XIV. WITH
L al modern Improvement. gro6 stFle hosse
fsarrer fscfiv lar+ff n et-eef ca ire App -
Geo Eer1asFrdef. if1 ~ CsnsiEi. SRI
Telegram-herald., 1887-12-18
BOARDING.
ROOM AND BoARD CAN
ID be secured al l6s North Division -. SS5ti


TOR RENT = TWO NICELY FrRNISUfD j.
L rpoms with stoves in. at - Spring st. ~
t,OR RENT-ONE srlTE OF LIVING ROOM
two fur lished room aiS0 one -Iiife OF Office
rooms with heat at tel uol ar a month Enquire
at IL Monroest y. I'm men 81
NOR KEST-FURNfSHED EoOAs STEAM
hated and furnished oms fBr lsght houc-
lesp.ng. Apply Al room 10. New Eousensn
block. 81
NOR RENT-NlcE FRONT ROOM, FCRNIsg
ed, with board. II Crescent ave. 80
NOR RENT - ROOMS FOR LIGHT MANU-
factnring with ses6s power. fnenirs al
9. r Veneer Works, or eveLi &. Il kslsor
asstf
Telegram-herald., 1887-12-18

NOR kENT - TNO fDnA rfFD ~ AZ.
location ce1trai. in prlva'e family. Addrsss.
II y. Division II. 80
no RENT CHEAP-TWO NICELY furnish
i cd rooms. Apply al a. \. CoscSe ave. civ.
Telegram-herald., 1887-12-18

in the whole range OF articles for
Holiday Gifts, there is nothing that
surpssses or is more popular than
a nice
Telegram-herald., 1887-12-18


nEsIRAB BILE PERSONS COULD FIND APLEA
IL ant home in privaie f4lni 10y ad1re-si ~
X. u. T.. care oi carrier No. 5. Residence ". .tbia
one minutes walk Of either MonFoe-st or D7st
Office. Plensnt ioonl. steam bess gas and other
modern convenienccs. Gentlemen preie
Hef
LOB RFST-NiCE FURNISHED ROOMS ON
second floor. No o. Cana 81 Enquire a.
room IL. 81
NOR REST-BE-IRABLh PARTIES CAN
obtain either Of two frs; class furnished
Foons supplied with steam heat etc. IN The uew
Vinegar block on south DiyisioD-si- by applying
10 z. u. Brock. a3af
CoR RENT = FURNISHED FRONT Rooms.
il either single or en- suite. steam bested. also
looms for ligni house keeping. Apply a. Room a..
Ledyfn1 iock 10i OtnwAs- zzcu
NOR RFSJ-TwO sCfTFs OF sEvEN Rooms
r in The new Ps siine block. with al modern
cC cCnre9iencss. including bc psleft AtdiDe Heai-
ing Gr 'te. Also q ten efneUt of AZ rooms corp~r
Sbawmut-aye. and Aiufer<t Also looms 70 rent.
furnished OF uDfurnisHed. Inquire Of y. " Bar
Bsrd, IS Alien 81. corner OF NJ Vernon q. ~
Telegram-herald., 1887-12-18
Gents Silk Nittsns,

Black and Seal Brown, made Of the
celebrated " Florence" Knitting Silk,
the best silk Mittens in the market.
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-11
Alaska.

The seventh entertainment in the NC
A. course at City Hall was given last even
ing before large ond appreciative audience
by Dr. Z. ID. Hendrickson of Boston. who
gave az illustrated lecture on ALASKA /"
representing summer tour through the far
famed island passage, where for nearly two
thousand miles is presented a picturesque
panorama that seems as if the Yellowstone
the Yosemite, Colorado and Switzerland ana
the Alps were passing in review before the
spectators: This unique scenery of noun
taiDs, rivers, cascades, glaciers, lovely bavs
aud land locked harbors: Sitka. Juneau
Fort Wrangle and native villages with their
quaint totem poles also the habitations. GUS
toms and industries of the natives were all
illustrated and graphically described by the
lecturer. DR.. Hendrickson explored this re-
gion last summer in company with an expe-
rienced and competent photographer, and
was therefore enabled to present to his audi
tors a truly creditable series of illustrations
Of this weird land
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-11
SUPERIOR COURT.



THuRsDAY-Arthuy ID. Hamlin and wife vs.
john w. Lane; The writ contains two distinct
and Seperate claims. In the first count the plain
lns, husband ana wife, sue in trover as partners
agrindstone, load of charcoal and other artices
an OF the alleged value of 500 The plaintiff and
MS vile carried on the culinary department and
dining room at the United States Hotel of which
t tle defendant was owner and proprietor. In DC
toDer this arrangement was given up and the
plaintiffs claim that when they attempted to re.
move the articles sued for the defendant forbade
ana prevented their removal, saying that he had
solq everything In the hotel TO j. X. Martini that II
for them. 49, ~ P"'
Tae next count is for an assault and battery
upon Mrs: Hamln. She claims that while she
was packing up the'silyer she had carried there
which belonged to her Mr.. Lane took her by the
arm. pushed her one side, took this castors away
from ner, carried them TO the dining room and
placed them on the tables that she followed and
carried the castors back TO the kitchen. Mr..
Lane took them away from her again. she rescued
them, and third time Mr.. Lane took her bv the
arm and carried away the castors She also
clalinS that ne crowded her up against the wall
and that shortly after she tainted
MIR. Lane denies that he ever exercised anv con-
trol over the articles sued for; he denies thar he
SOFA tneln 10 MI. Martin or that he ever told any.
one he had sold them. He says Hamlin never
MADE any demand on him for any such articles
As 10 the pretended assault he SAYS he never laid
hand on Mrs. Hamln but once and then he start
ca TO take some castors which he then Supposed
belonged tothe house. she stepped in front Of him
aou undertoook to push him away, and he took
hold OF her arm and turned her aside but no ac
satllt was intended and none occurred. The
amount claimed in the writ is S4OO
Ine jury went out at six O'Clock and at 7.3O
wnen court adjourned they were still out. They
VIII sea- up their verdict and return it to court Ut
ten O'Clock this morning.
ID. A. Meaher for plaintiffs.
c. w. Goddard for defendant
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-11
Billiard Exhibition.

A lair sized audience was present at Pine's
billiard room last evening to witness the ex-
hibltion of billiards by Prof McKenna of
California, who enjoys the distinction of be-
ing the champion three ball player of the
world, being accredited with record of over
1900 Shots
MI joseph Bonney introduced the Profess
sor and strung for lead with him but failed
to score. Mr.. McKenna then started off and
after few around the table shots succeeded
In getting the balls on the lower right hand
rail, and it ic safe to assert that no man in
The audience ever saw such billiards before.
Carrying the ivories quickly along the lower
rail, across the length and by the upper cor
ner, he brought them rapidly back to the
lower rail, scoring in the journey 375 shots.
Pausing long enough to chalk his cue. Nc
kenna started the balls over the second stage
OF the journey and when two-thirds around
completed his 800 shots, having occupied less
than thirty minutes in the effort.
The Professor then gave an exhibition of
fancy shots. counting in well known law
yer's tall hat, jumping the spot ball over the
chandelier and making follow, draw and
masse shots with the utmost ease, and excit-
Ing the loudest applause from the spectators.
lnose who Jailed to see the exhibition
VIII have an opportunity to do so this evan
ing at o'clock
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-11
BRIEF JoTTINcs.

The Washburn Union meets this evening
In the vestry of the Church of the Messiah.
Street Commissioner Staples is now using
the city sanding machines for sanding the
sidewalks, which distribute the sand evenly.
The Vincent Chautauqua Circle will meet
with Mrs. j. W. ID. Carter, at No. SIG Con-
gress street, this evening.
Rev. L. II. Hallock will conduct the Bible
class at the Y. M. c. A. rooms this afternoon
at 4.30 o'clock
Inc hearing in the case of Briney Seaman
was postponed by Commissioner Rand YES
terday until this morning at 10 o'clock.
Ii was warm and beautiful morning yes
terday, but raw and springy in the after
noon.
Dr. Gerrish delivered another of his yalu-
able and instructive lectures on Anatomy"
to the Art School class last evening
Next Wednesday st. Patrick's Cathedral
Conference Society of st. Vincent de Paul
will give their grand annual coffee party at
City Hall.
A polo club from this city, including Flick
EFT, Butler and McAndrews, defeated a
Biddeford club in the Summer street rink.
Biddeford, Wednesday night.
The party who drew the 5000 in the Lou
lsiana lottery have received telegram from
New Orleans, stating that the money will be
sent upon receipt of the ticket.
There will be no lecture before the Law
Students Club tonight But next Friday
evening Judge Bonney will deliver lecture
on Law and Practice
MI. 2. 2. ruiucI ana MT. CUiiiras .ruere in
sured in the Mutual Life of New York. NOT
the Union Mutual Life. The heirs of Charles
Mclaughlin get 5000 from the same COM
pany.
A large quantity of soft coal in Webb &
Cushings shoe factory on Cross street was
discovered on fire yesterday, probably from
spontaneous combustion. The fire was ex-
tmgulshed without damage TO the building.
sixteen walters at the Falmouth Hotel
threatened to strike if Mr.. Martin did not
discharge the head waiter. Mr.. Martin
promptly discharged the walters and has
secured new men from Boston.
Charles Lafay, depressed by rum, laborer
IN the mills at Saccarappa, put a revolver to
his head, Wednesday, and pulled the trigger.
The weapon missed fire. Officer Cousins
locked Lafay up.
The New England Railroad Club in Boston
wednesday evening discussed methods of
heating cars. Mr.. J. T. Woodward of Port
land was present and explained the method
of the Sewall heater. Mr.. Sewall the
inventor, described its mechanical construc-
tion.
Deputy Sheriff Elliott of Biddeferd came
to Portland yesterday morning and arrested
Frank Bernier, who has been serving a ten
days sentence for drunkenness in Portland
jail, upon a capias writ issued by Judge
Foster at the recent term of the Supreme
Court in Saco. Bernier is wanted as wit
ness in liquor case.
The steamer Peruvian, Captain Wylie, of |
the Allan line, sailed yesterday noon for
Liverpool via Halifax, with a cargo valued |
At Sl43.64o, including 22104 bushels wheat,
!, 255 bushels peas, 633 cases splints, 14s9
bags peas, Ala boxes cheese, 4,495 barrels
apples, and 3S boxes Western meat. She
carried TWO cabin, three intermediate and %
steerage passengers.
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-11

Mr.. J. M. S. Hunter, of the Pennington
-Clronlcle, is passing few days in the city
manager spence, or cfIo 1~yIs,sssa s.s.- no,
team, was in town yesterday
Prof. James E. Chandler of Westbrook.
formerly of Winthrop, is the Augusta cor.
respondent Of the Argus.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Fletcher and Miss
Fletcher will leave Portland on trip to
Florida today.
Conductor S. S. Cahill, of the Maine Cen.
= trial, Is confined to his house in this city by =
severe cold. Mr.. McIntire has charge of Mr.
Cahills train during the sickness of the last
named gentleman.
VIM. w. Thomas, Jr., of Portland recent.
ly returned from Norway and Sweden, wbers
he has represented the United States Gov.
eminent as Consul and Minister for siy
years, is to devote himself to literature and
the. platform. Perhaps no American has
had equal opportunities for studying Swe-
den and the Swedes in court and homes. in
city and country life Boston Journal.
ii. L. Sawyer, G. p Curran and E. p.
Church of Boston; II. t. McGary, Cincinna-
Il, o. f. E. Jewell, Manchester, N. H.; Ed.
Gegnero, Montreal; M. j. Keller, Bingham
ton, N. T.; w. M. Crawford, New Britain.
Conn.,; w. Ii. Kemp, Richmond, Va; were
among the arrivals at the United States Ho-
tel yesterday.
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-11

last Sunday, when it was thought that he
would recover from the injury. On that day
however, twitching of young Hayford's
muscles was noticed, and he displayed I'M
mistakable symptoms Of lockiaw. The fol-
lowing day the disease fully developed, In
spite of the fact that everything that could
be was done for him he continued to grow
worse, and was seized with frequent violent
commissions. Wednesday the disease had
taken such firm hold upon him that he suf-
fered excruciating agony, and failed rapidly
until he died late in the afternoon.
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-11
Pink Tea Parry

pink tea party was held last evening I'M.
der the auspices of the Williston Young Peo-
pies Society. The entertainment consisted
OF readings by Miss Dale of Island Pond
VT, Miss Jennie Hayes and Mr.. w. H. Pen.
nell OF this city; vocal solo by Mr.. Oldham
and piano duet by the Misses Smart and
Libby The various parts were well redered
and mighty appreciated by the large number
present. The pink tea was served in the
upper vestry by nine young ladies of the So
ciety' and they Cooked very pretty in their
pink Mother Hubbard" aprons and paper
caps. Both upper and lower vestries were
tastefully decorated in pink and white paper.
The whole affair can be voted success, and
reflects much credit on the ladies of the
committee.
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-11

Department Commander catIey's
First Order.

Department Commander Richard K. Galley
has issued his first official order announcing
his staff. The following is the order:
HEADQUARTERS. DEPT. OF MAINE, G. A. RI
PORTLAND, February 9Th, 1887.
General Order, No, 1.
I.--Having been elected Department Com
mander at the goth annual Encanpment of this
Department, held at Bath. January Goth and 26th
1887, hereby assume command. The following
named officers were also elected:
1876. = ~ "'"'e' L. "iiier' ros'
J; V. Dept COMMANDMENT. S. Smith, Post SO.
Chaplain5Q II. Shinn, Post 2.
Medical Director-Henry G. Ieyensaler Post
80. O''
Council of Administrations. w. Black. Post
3 80 Charles W. Hadloek, Post Ill; George A.
Wilson, Post l4S; Charles K. Wing, Post 2l
Wainwright Gushing, Post %.
by announced:
Asst. Adjutant General-Edwin c. Miriken,
Post 2.
Asst @. NJ General-Benjamin f. Beals, Post
Iuspector-E p. Hfl Post 43.
Judge Advocate Franklin M. Drew, Post z.
Chief mastering Ofiicer--L. ID. Carver, Post 10.
The following comrades are appointed as Aides
Henry L. Sellers, Post IL; E. r. wingate, Post
10; John Killing, Post 20; George ii. Roberts,
Post 70; w. X. Dana, Post 100; samuel Bur
Fest 5s1 + fJ Tsr4Ba BAHIA B0s fo ss
P Pos 20; 4. p Davis, Post 56; +. II. .Lyford,
son, Post 10; S. G. Sewall, Post 90.
g, Aaoitlonal appointments will be announced II
II.-Headquarters are hereby established \,
rortland; Address all official communications IL
l.; =. Mlllken, A. A. G, Box 1419, Portland, Me.
:, Make al checks; money orders, etc, payable to
L. +; Beals, A q. NJ. General, Auburn. Me.
All department officers are expected to observe
the strictest economy in the expenditure of money
during the year
RICHARD X. galley,
Department Commander